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Dutch KLM group to cut 4,500-5,000 jobs due to coronavirus pandemic
Dutch carrier KLM said Friday it will cut between 4,500 and 5,000 jobs because of the coronavirus crisis. The company said in a statement that in addition to 1,500 job losses, some 1,500 temporary contracts won't be renewed and 2,000 jobs will be suppressed via a voluntary departure scheme. The group also expects natural attrition through retirement" to help cut an extra 500 jobs. KLM said it does not expect demand to fully recover before 2023 or 2024 and said further staff reductions are possible given the high level of uncertainty." Earlier this month, the European Commission approved a bailout package of 3.4 billion euros ($4 billion) in loans offered by the Dutch government to help the company navigate the crisis.
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No domestic flights from six cities to Kolkata now till August 15
The suspension of domestic flight operations to Kolkata from six major cities has been extended till August 15
 "No domestic flights from six cities to Kolkata now till August 15")
AAI puts SpiceJet on cash and carry basis, airline says business as usual
AAI has put SpiceJet operations across the country on a "cash and carry basis"
 "AAI puts SpiceJet on cash and carry basis, airline says business as usual")
Boeing to further assess workforce size amid pandemic as market shrinks
In Commercial Airplanes Programs, Boeing delivered a total of 20 aircraft in the second quarter of 2020
 "Boeing to further assess workforce size amid pandemic as market shrinks")
274 'UDAN' air regional connectivity routes operational: Civil Aviation
At present, the fourth round of 'UDAN' is under process
 "274 'UDAN' air regional connectivity routes operational: Civil Aviation")
International air travel remains grounded, cargo demand faltering: AAPA
Widespread travel restrictions almost completely suppressed international air travel in Asia during the second quarter of 2020, preliminary June traffic figures released by the AAPA showed
Aviation sector faces Covid-19 turbulence: What analysts expect from Q1 nos
With domestic air travel resuming only from May 25th, analysts expect Q1 performance to be adversely impacted due to truncated size of operations & travel restrictions by state governments
Boeing to delay 777X up to a year as demand drops for big jets: Report
Boeing hopes to bring the jet to market as passenger travel rebounds after a downturn caused by the pandemic
Pay cuts can trigger 'desperate, extreme acts': Air India pilots to govt
The pilots said employees may be forced to challenge the decision in court, which might be a hurdle for the privatisation process
 "Pay cuts can trigger 'desperate, extreme acts': Air India pilots to govt")
SpiceJet designated 'Indian scheduled carrier' to operate flights to the US
SpiceJet will be the first Indian budget carrier to operate services to the United States
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United sees around $15-20 million daily cash burn in Q4 if demand bounces
Chicago-based United flew only a fraction of its normal capacity in the second quarter and expects to fly about 35% of its normal summer schedule in the third quarter
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Air India panel to pick employees to be sent on leave without pay: Report
National carrier's board authorises chairman Rajiv Bansal to work out controversial proposal
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Air India unions reject 'abominable' compulsory leave without pay plan
National carrier has a debt of around Rs 70,000 cr and the government started the process to sell it to a private entity in January
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Airline industry disruption due to Covid has far-reaching effects: Moody's
Industry is a critical cog in the broader global economy, says investor service company
Touchless: How the world's busiest airport envisions post-Covid travel
Nearly 114,000 customers went through Dallas-Forth Worth airport on July 11, an improvement from a 10,000 per day trough in April.
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Covid-19: 1,500 Indians to be repatriated from South Africa on Sunday
The Indian government has arranged three Vande Bharat mission flights from South Africa, repatriating thousands
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Some flights from India likely 'soon' for Indians with valid permits: UAE
India suspended all scheduled international passenger flights on March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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No-permission, no-takeoff policy: First drone after 2018 norms takes off
DGCA allowed 13 companies to conduct delivery trials last month
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Flight testing for Boeing's tragedy-hit 737 Max could begin from today
Boeing's 737 Max has been grounded since March 2019 because of two deadly crashes
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DGCA's showcause notice to AirAsia India over 'safety norm violation'
A DGCA official said that the showcause notice has been served post the pilot's allegations
 "DGCA's showcause notice to AirAsia India over 'safety norm violation'")
